Before the match, the Anaheim Ducks honored their Olympic gold medalists, including Jackson LaCombe. Similarly, the New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres paid tribute to Jack Hughes and Tage Thompson, respectively, before their games. Connor McDavid faced a tough question from Sportsnet's Mark Spector about the pressure of not having won Olympic gold or the Stanley Cup. According to Expressen Sport, Spector described the exchange as professional, noting McDavid understood why the question was asked.
The Ducks overcame deficits of 0-2, 2-4, and 4-5 to secure the victory, moving past the Oilers into second place in the Pacific Division. The Oilers have now lost four consecutive games with 23 regular-season games remaining. Elsewhere, the Florida Panthers sit eight points out of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, the Toronto Maple Leafs are six points back, and the Los Angeles Kings and Washington Capitals also find themselves below the playoff line.
Haha, no you're probably right. But it's fine. He's a pro and understands why I asked the question. No problem.